Cool Elegance 0517 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D0CFD0, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clouded Vision from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0CFD0 · 0517
Cool Elegance
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool Elegance Technical Profile
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Cool Elegance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Elegance in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintCool Elegance
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsClouded Vision
Clouded Vision
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cool Elegance
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Universal Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Telegrey 4
RAL
Nearly identical
Brushed Metal
Kilz
Nearly identical
London Calling
Valspar
Nearly identical
Urban Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Violet Pearl
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Unique Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Worsted
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Quiet Morn
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Elegance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Elegance
#D0CFD0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8599
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Elegance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Elegance Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Cool Elegance.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool Elegance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Elegance have?
Cool Elegance by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool Elegance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Elegance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Elegance are Clouded Vision by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cool Elegance by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Universal Grey by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool Elegance's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cool Elegance?
Cool Elegance has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cool Elegance's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.